(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CHANTILLY, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/26/14 --
AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of government IT and engineering solutions and one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the U.S., today announced the addition of John Dyer to its executive team. The former president and CEO of Baronian Consulting Group LLC, will serve as the vice president and director of organizational development/knowledge management (ODKM), in order to strengthen the organization's business development, financial management, and workforce management goals.

Dyer's industry expertise lends itself to his new position, where he will be responsible for the identification and prosecution of new business opportunities and the execution of the programs within the ODKM Directorate within AMERICAN SYSTEMS' Human Capital & Managed Services (HC&MS) offering. In addition to business development, Dyer will oversee all activities related to program, project, and technical performance and contract, financial, and personnel management.

"John possesses a deep understanding of the industry and has experienced unparalleled success in organizational leadership and program management that will strengthen AMERICAN SYSTEMS' leadership team and position our organization for future success. In his new role as vice president/director of ODKM, John will pioneer new opportunities and elevate existing programs, and we expect that he will act as a significant growth catalyst for the company," said Peter Smith, president and CEO, AMERICAN SYSTEMS.

Dyer brings more than 30 years of experience in research, consulting, and management to his position at AMERICAN SYSTEMS. In addition to his leadership role at Baronian Consulting Group, Dyer led business development and organizational development efforts at Digicon Corporation and The CNA Corporation (Center for Naval Analyses). His professional affiliations span multiple industry, state, and federal government organizations, including the Armed Forces Communications & Electronic Association and the National Defense Industrial Association.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,500 employees nationwide. Based in Chantilly, Va., the company provides test & evaluation, systems engineering, technical and managed services to government customers. www.AmericanSystems.com.